"Elementary years are key for nurturing a love of learning, not for overwhelming them with seat work." ~ Amy Roberts

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Yvette Hampton and Amy Roberts, from Raising Arrows, talk about creating a love for learning in elementary homeschoolers, in this installment from our "Homeschooling Through the Years" series. Discover methods to keep homeschooling fun, manage different age groups, and find a balance that works for your family. Perfect for new and seasoned homeschool parents!

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Recommended Resources:

Podcast Note-Taking Guide

Homeschooling Through the Years Series

Connect with Amy Roberts at Raising Arrows.net - Podcast, Blog, Courses, Resources

Homeschool Teaching Methods Overview - Sonya Shafer (Homeschool Survival Series)

 

Elementary Curriculum Discussed:

Apologia Science

BJU Press Homeschool

CTCMath

The Peaceful Press

Horizons Math Workbooks

Teaching Textbooks

 

Book Lists:

Books Children Love: A Guide to the Best Children's Literature, by Elizabeth Laraway Wilson

Honey for a Child's Heart, Updated and Expanded: The Imaginative Use of Books in Family Life, by Gladys Hunt and Mark Hunt

 

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Discussion Questions:

1. Amy mentions starting their homeschool day at 10 a.m. How does your start time compare, and what factors influence your family's schedule?

2. The concept of "teaching to the middle and assigning to the edges" was discussed. How do you tailor your lessons to accommodate various age groups within your homeschool?

3. Amy talks about using morning time to bring everyone together for certain subjects. What activities or subjects do you find work best for collective family learning in your homeschool routine?

4. Amy advises against overwhelming elementary students with non-essential subjects. How do you prioritize subjects and decide what is essential for your children at this stage?

5. Flexible scheduling and an adaptable mindset are emphasized throughout the episode. Can you share a time when you had to modify your homeschooling approach due to changing circumstances or challenges?

6. The role of physical activity breaks and permitting fidgeting during lessons were highlighted. What strategies do you use to incorporate movement and accommodate your children’s need to be active?

7. Amy suggests keeping lessons short and engaging, especially for younger children. How long are your typical teaching sessions, and what techniques do you use to maintain your children’s attention and interest?

8. The importance of read-aloud sessions was repeatedly mentioned. What are some of your family’s favorite books for read-aloud time, and how has this practice benefited your homeschool?

9. Amy talked about re-aligning expectations about subjects like history and science for younger students. How do you incorporate these subjects in a way that keeps the learning process enjoyable and stress-free?

10. Morning time and specific subjects li